Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.71 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 63% Below Median

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SAU:4001 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co SAU:4001
67 GF Score
Price ﷼4.98
GF Value ﷼10.55
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co SAU:4001 -0.40% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 7.33. GuruFocus rates SAU:4001 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼10.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 217 Retail - Defensive companies, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks worse than 66.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-01), Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current share price is ﷼4.98. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼1.84. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4001' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.64   Med: 7.33   Max: 11.14
Current: 2.71

During the past years, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.14. The lowest was 2.64. And the median was 7.33.

SAU:4001's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.36% of 217 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs SAU:4001: 2.71

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼1.192. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ﷼1.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co  (SAU:4001) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:4001 vs KR, SFM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.98/1.84
=2.71

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.192/333.9520*333.9520
=1.192

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.272 241.428 1.759
201612 1.369 241.432 1.894
201703 1.437 243.801 1.968
201706 1.415 244.955 1.929
201709 1.582 246.819 2.140
201712 1.661 246.524 2.250
201803 1.735 249.554 2.322
201806 1.666 251.989 2.208
201809 1.727 252.439 2.285
201812 1.844 251.233 2.451
201903 1.793 254.202 2.356
201906 1.557 256.143 2.030
201909 1.641 256.759 2.134
201912 1.653 256.974 2.148
202003 1.611 258.115 2.084
202006 1.747 257.797 2.263
202009 1.513 260.280 1.941
202012 1.694 260.474 2.172
202103 1.453 264.877 1.832
202106 1.510 271.696 1.856
202109 1.356 274.310 1.651
202112 1.520 278.802 1.821
202203 1.421 287.504 1.651
202206 1.472 296.311 1.659
202209 2.102 296.808 2.365
202212 1.634 296.797 1.839
202303 1.413 301.836 1.563
202306 1.571 305.109 1.720
202309 1.341 307.789 1.455
202312 1.570 306.746 1.709
202403 1.330 312.332 1.422
202406 1.225 314.175 1.302
202409 1.154 315.301 1.222
202412 1.525 315.605 1.614
202503 1.502 319.799 1.568
202506 1.438 322.561 1.489
202509 1.337 324.800 1.375
202512 1.363 324.054 1.405
202603 1.365 330.213 1.380
202606 1.192 333.952 1.192

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 mean?
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 7.33. Over the past decade, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.64 to 11.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #144 out of 217 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 7.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 11.14. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's value of 2.71 is 67.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #144 out of 217 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #144 out of 217 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's value of 2.71 is 67.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.64 to 11.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.33 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.62, based on 217 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 is 67.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 7.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼10.55, compared to a current price of ﷼4.98 — trading 52.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 7.33 and 67.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.62. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼4.98 is trading 52.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼10.55. GuruFocus considers Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4001:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.71 (63% below median its 10-year median of 7.33)
  • GF Value™: ﷼10.55 vs. price of ﷼4.98 (52.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#144 of 217)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Business Description

Address Al Andlus District, Khurais Branch Street, PO Box 41700, Building No: 4452, Riyadh, SAU, 13212
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail trade of food, fish, meat, agricultural products, livestock, and household items. It is also involved in establishing, managing, operating, and maintaining supermarkets, commercial complexes, & bakeries; providing cooked & uncooked catering services; and managing training & educational centers, as well as acquiring land to construct buildings for lease or sale for the company's benefit. It operates in the retail and wholesale trading of food supplies, as well as in real estate & leasing. Additionally, it leases commercial centers for the company's benefit through sale or leasing. The company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt & derives the majority of its revenue from retail & wholesale activities.
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